Auftreten von beatmungsassoziierter Pneumonie auf Intensivstationen

In the intensive care unit, the care of critically ill patients is an important component of modern medicine. Intensive care units create opportunities for recovery for patients who might not otherwise survive. However, they are associated with the problem of nosocomial infections. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the hospital-acquired infections and can become life-threatening if not prevented. Various methods are used to investigate and diagnose VAP. This book contains all the necessary information to understand VAP in terms of pathophysiology, microbiology, diagnostic techniques, and pharmacological treatment options.